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Founded in 1974, SECOND START began offering a tutorial and diagnostic clinic to children with severe disabilities.
In 1976, PINE HILL SCHOOL was added to provide a multi-disciplinary, academic and therapeutic program to learning disabled and emotionally troubled children in grades 1-12.
Classes for adults were added in July 1988. As our program grew in the early 90's we began to branch out and provide services to at risk kids through our Community Development Department.
In 2002 Second Start founded Advent Academy a charter school dedicated to providing Education to High School Student who are in a residential recovery program.
In 2003 Second Start launched the Newton Learning Center an educational program specifically tailored for the educational advancement of students with Asperger and/or students on the upper end of the Autism spectrum.
In 2007 Second Start founded The Newton Learning Center Reno to take this remarkably effective program to the students in the Reno and Northern Nevada.
In 2009 Second Start's Pine Hill School received two high honors: Selection as a School of Excellence by The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is one of the highest honors a private special education school can achieve through any professional association.
The recognition is bestowed on private special education schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated truly exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.
Pine Hill School, a 35-year-old special education non-public school received Peter Batten from Australia's "The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust". Batten, a Churchill Fellow, is tasked with finding the best Autistic programs in the World.
After detailed and extensive research for which he received his fellowship, he scheduled an in-person visit to those schools and programs across the globe that he found to be most effective in helping moderate- to high-functioning Autistic children.
In December 2012, Second Start Thrift Shop was opened in Sparks, NV to provide work experience for Newton Learning Center students.
Founded in 1974, SECOND START began offering a tutorial and
diagnostic clinic to children with severe disabilities. In 1976,
PINE HILL SCHOOL was added to provide a multi-disciplinary,
academic and therapeutic program to learning disabled and
emotionally troubled children in grades 1-12. Classes for adults
were added in July 1988. As our program grew in the early 90's we
began to branch out and provide services to at risk kids through
our Community Development Department. In 2002 Second Start founded
Advent Academy a charter school dedicated to providing Education to
High School Student who are in a residential recovery program. In
2003 Second Start launched the Newton Learning Center an
educational program specifically tailored for the educational
advancement of students with Asperger and/or students on the upper
end of the Autism spectrum. In 2007 Second Start founded The Newton
Learning Center Reno to take this remarkably effective program to
the students in the Reno and Northern Nevada. In 2009 Second
Start's Pine Hill School received two high honors: Selection as a
School of Excellence by The National Association of Special
Education Teachers (NASET) is one of the highest honors a private
special education school can achieve through any professional
association. The recognition is bestowed on private special
education schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have
demonstrated truly exceptional dedication, commitment and
achievement in the field of special education. Pine Hill School, a
35-year-old special education non-public school received Peter
Batten from Australia's "The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust".
Batten, a Churchill Fellow, is tasked with finding the best
Autistic programs in the World. After detailed and extensive
research for which he received his fellowship, he scheduled an
in-person visit to those schools and programs across the globe that
he found to be most effective in helping moderate- to
high-functioning Autistic children. In December 2012, Second Start
Thrift Shop was opened in Sparks, NV to provide work experience for
Newton Learning Center students.
What is the acceptance rate of Second Start-pine Hill School?
The acceptance rate of Second Start-pine Hill School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Second Start-pine Hill School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What is Second Start-pine Hill School's ranking?
Second Start-pine Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Second Start-pine Hill School?
The application deadline for Second Start-pine Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Second Start-pine Hill School located?
Second Start-pine Hill School is located in the Hammer neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
Grades: K-12 | 24 students3.8 miles 5629 Lean Ave. San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 448-2494
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Dear Sir/Madam
I am a Chinese and my younger brother want to apply your school, grade 8. Can you provide boarding room for him? If not , can he live with me ? I am an adult and I have rented a room in South 6th Street, San Jose.
Could you reply me at 18702123806@163.com?Thanks a lot , and hope to hear from you soon.
Yours,
Queennie Lei
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